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Tool Maker I - Rome, NY

Company06e8462a-bdce-4e42-b8ed-8adec4f0424c
LocationRome
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 26, 2026
About The Company
Indium Corporation is a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil®. Founded in 1934, the company has global technical support and factories located in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and the USA.
About the Role

 JOB SUMMARY: The Tool Maker I is responsible for learning and performing a variety of assigned manual duties to build, repair and maintain production tools, dies and fixtures for the operation of Indium machinery. Work is largely directed and work is performed under close or general supervision.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):

• Set up and operate machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, sharpeners, and grinder, to fashion tooling

• Lubricate machines and maintain department equipment as necessary to create required tooling

• Complete all required documentation to track work, record scrap, and maintain the accuracy of completed parts and required inventory

• Perform simple sharpening, CAD, and welding operations when necessary

• Work with and manipulate different tooling with minimal scrapped parts

• Work with other support tools such as mics, gauges, lathes, dies and hand tools

• Read and interpret simple drawings and diagrams with assistance

• Sustain a steady work pace and follow a schedule

• Maintain a clean work area

• Uphold the standards necessary to maintain our business certifications and to maintain good quality standards and practices associated with them

• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Proven ability to operate standard tool room and/or machine shop equipment

• Ability to interpret dimensional drawings

• Familiarity with EDM a plus

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Basic to advanced math skills

• Basic organizational skills

 

SHIFT/SITE:

5836 Success Drive, Rome, NY

Monday-Friday

1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

 

WAGE DISCLOSURE:

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.

The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.

 

$17.25 per hour - $25.25 per hour

($36,000 - $52,500 annually)

 

Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

 

Key Skills
Machine toolsLathesMilling machineSharpenersGrinderToolingDocumentationCADWeldingMicsGaugesDiesHand toolsDimensional drawingsEDMMath skills
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offRetirement planVolunteer opportunitiesPaid holidaysOvertime opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Tool Maker I is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining production tools, dies, and fixtures for machinery. They will operate various machine tools and maintain accurate documentation for work performed.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$17 - $25
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
825
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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